HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-090 - Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP) 2013 - 2015
REPORT TO:
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
September 30, 2013
SUBMITTED BY:
Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
PREPARED BY:
Garett Stevenson, Senior Planner (519-741-2200 ext. 7070)
Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
All Wards
DATE OF REPORT:
September 24, 2013
REPORT NO.:
CSD-13-090
SUBJECT:
Kitchener Growth Management Plan
Fall 2013 -Fall 2015+
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Kitchener Growth Management Plan Fall 2013 - Fall 2015+, attached to report
CSD 13-090, be approved.
BACKGROUND:
In January 2009, Council approved the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy. A key action
item from the strategy was to evolve the 40-year practice of the Staging of Development into a
comprehensive plan to manage growth-related projects, infrastructure, land use planning and
development applications. In May of 2009, Council approved the first Growth Management Plan
(KGMP) followed in the fall of 2011 by the 2011-2013+ KGMP. It is now time to update the
biannual KGMP. The KGMP is also a vital tool used by internal City divisions and external
agencies in preparing their respective work programs.
REPORT:
An internal staff team from Planning, Development Engineering, Transportation Planning,
Finance, Community Programs & Services and Information Technology provides input into the
biannual Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP). The KGMP guides decisions on the
relative priority and timing of development applications, environmental assessments, and a
broad range of growth-related capital projects, especially infrastructure and community facilities.
The KGMP is considered in early Fall (September or October) in order to inform the sequence
of growth related infrastructure in the Capital Budget process for the following year. The KGMP
also informs the Development Charges process. The plan is used by City divisions, the Region,
the GRCA, school boards and other agencies to prioritize their work loads.
KGMP 2013-2015+ Process
The internal team conducted a preliminary analysis of parcels and project timing based on the
Staging of Development criteria outlined in the KGMP (outlined on page 2 of the KGMP
document). A draft growth management plan was circulated to departments, agencies,
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landowners and their representatives in early July.The item was discussed at the August
meetings of both the Waterloo Region Homebuilders Association Liaison Committee as well as
the Region of Waterloo Re-urbanization Working Group. The team then synthesized the
comments received to formulate the responses provided in this report to create the final KGMP
document.
This year, the preparation of the KGMP coincides with the Annual Monitoring Report (CSD-13-
076 September 9, 2013). The 2014 Development Charges Background Study is currently
infrastructure projects shown in the KGMP. The 2015-2017+ KGMP will further reflect the
outcome of the DCstudy.
KGMP 2013-2015+ Highlights
Since the KGMP 2011, several plans of subdivisions received approval (either through Council or
the OMB) in several growth areas. In 2011 and 2012, a total of 4343 units were draft approved.
Additionally, numerous subdivision modifications were completed and engineering plans reviewed.
Many subdivisions, or stages thereof, were also registered. A number of master plans,
engineering environmental assessments, construction projects and other planning projects were
undertaken including 9 of the 12 Priority A or B projects from the KGMP 2011 are completed or
nearing completion.
The outlook for the recommended 2013-2015+ Growth Management Plan program includes
prioritization of a number of plans of subdivision and growth related initiatives. Important
resources towards completing initiatives that are required to move lands from the draft approval
stage to registration, construction and developing complete communities.
There are related projects/initiatives that are recommended for prioritization in the immediate
timeframe for City staff to undertake or that are known projects in growth areas that involve outside
agencies (such as the Region of Waterloo). These initiatives include proceeding with
environmental assessments and detailed design for roads, servicing, pumping station upgrades,
new road construction, secondary planning and zoning implementation, park/trail implementation,
and intensification area work.
The following is a summary of the recommended prioritization of land parcels:
Priority APriority BPriority CPriority D
16 + 29 +
more than 20 4 Intensification 416
Intensification AreasAreas
The recommended Priority A & B lands consist of: 17 draft approved plans, 11 plans in circulation
and 17 future plans (pending). One Priority C parcel is draft approved and two are future plans -
both require future works/applications. Although lands indicated as Priority D may be the lowest
priority for development applications, there are often initiatives recommended to be undertaken and
completed within each of these areas, such as an area wide transportation study. These initiatives
should be completed before the detailed requirements of a subdivision are approved.
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As discussed during the consideration of the 2011-2013+ KGMP, there are four main greenfield
areas that require infrastructure before development can proceed. This is still the case in the
current KGMP, however two areas are starting to move forward in the process.
Response to Preliminary Circulation
There were 15 responses received on the preliminary circulation regarding 24 parcels. The
Grand River Conservation Authority did not identify any concerns. The remainder of the
responses were on behalf of various landowners and their representatives. The comments and
justification received for the individual parcels are attached as . The following is a
summary of the requests and a brief staff response.
730 New Dundee Road
The request is to add this parcel as a Priority D to the KGMP. Due to the size of the
property, redevelopment of this property does not need to be reflected in the City-wide
Staff
KGMP and will likely be considered through the Site Plan approval process.
recommend not identifying this parcel in the KGMP
.
Tract Biehns Pt Lots 2 And 3 RP 58R-8062 Pt Part 1 CL (near the commencement of Doon
Mills Drive Previous Parcel #39)
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669 Charles Street East
The request is to add this parcel as a Priority B to the KGMP. This property is within the
Built Boundary Line (Built Up Area) and is a Site Specific Intensification Opportunity,
which provides Priority A timing. As this parcel is already indirectly identified in the
staff recommend not specifically identifying this property
KGMP,.
388 Old Huron Road, 1650 Fisher Hallman Road (former Parcel 131), 1989/2009 Ottawa
Street (former Parcel 128)
The request is to leave these parcels in the KGMP and identify as Priority A. These
three parcels are proceeding to construction. As a result, there parcels have been
appropriately removed from the KGMP. As these are active development applications,
Staff will continue to undertake necessary reviews as these applications progress
Staff recommend not identifying these parcels in the KGMP.
towards final approval.
Parcel #13 (30T-07201 Laurentian West Phase 1-3A)
staff recommended Priority A timing
The proponent supports the .
Parcel #33 (Hallman Construction Limited Brigadoon)
staff recommended Priority B timing
The proponent supports the .
Parcel #130 (Hallman Construction Limited Brigadoon)
staff recommended Priority B timing
The proponent supports the .
Parcel #34 and #35 (Sunvest Reid Ltd Brigadoon)
The request is to identify both parcels as Priority B. The City has not formally reviewed
any pre-application development proposals for Parcel #35. The future alignment of
Robert Ferrie Drive through these parcels in unknown and will be determined through an
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Environment Assessment, a related Official Plan Amendment process, and will include a
community scaled transportation plan update. This is a new project that has not been
identified previously. Further, the development of these parcels requires the completion
of an Environmental Assessment for the extension of the Biehn Drive sanitary sewer.
Staff recommend Priority C
These macro-level studies should be completed first.
timing for Parcel #35 (from Priority D), Priority B timing for the Robert Ferrie Drive
Extension EA, and recommend maintaining Priority C timing for Parcel #34.
It is
expected that in the next KGMP, these parcels could potentially rank higher once the
required studies are completed.
Parcel #37 (Chalon Estates Doon South Phase 1)
staff recommended Priority B timing
The proponent supports the .
Parcel #46 (Ormston Doon South Phase 2)
The request is to identify the south portion of this parcel as Priority B rather than Priority
D.The north portion of this parcel has Priority B timing. Given previous commitments in
Staff recommend Priority B timing
Doon South, as requested for the whole parcel for
the reasons outlined in the Propon
Parcel #58 (Pearl Valley Development Corporation - Hidden Valley)
The request is to change the timing of the Hidden Valley Land Use Plan Update to 2013-
2014 and to plan the Hidden Valley Sanitary Servicing EA and related facilities
concurrently with the construction of the River Road extension. The Region of Waterloo
is anticipating the completion of the River Road Extension EA in 2014. The Hidden
Valley Land Use Plan Update is scheduled for 2015+.The Hidden Valley Sanitary
at a later date,pending the outcome of the 2014 Development Charges Background
Staff recommend maintaining Priority D timing for Parcel #58. Staff also
Study.
recommend maintaining the timing shown on the KGMP for required
infrastructure and land use planning processes.
Pending the completion of the River
Road EA process and the 2014 Development Charges Background Study, timing could
be revisited.
Parcel #90 (Activa Doon South Phase 2)
The request is to identify Parcels #33, #34, and #35 as Priority B, to coordinate the
timing of the Blair Creek Bridge with the Doon South Sanitary Sewage Facility in 2015,
and to identify the Robert Ferrie Drive extension as Priority A/B. Parcel #90 is identified
as Priority B.Staff will continue to work with the proponent and the owner to review the
merits of a Development Charge Credit Refund Agreement for required infrastructure
Staff recommend Priority B timing for Parcel #90, Priority B
and maintenance.
timing for the Robert Ferrie Drive Extension EA, andPriority B timing for Parcel
#33. Further, staff recommend Priority C timing for Parcels #34 and #35
for
reasons noted under the associated response.
Parcels #97 and 101 (Monarch Doon South Phase 2)
The request is to identify both parcels as Priority Abmission
identifies ongoing discussions between City staff and the owner regarding a
Development Charge Credit Refund Agreement for required infrastructure and
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maintenance. The design and construction of the first phase of the Doon South
Pumping Station (DSPS) (pump station and interim force main) in accordance with the
approved EA is expected to take 18 months to complete, however the commencement
Staff recommend maintaining Priority B timing for
date has not been determined.
Parcels #97 and #101
and will continue discussions with the proponent regarding the
Development Charge Credit Refund Agreement and related timing.
Parcel #117 (Activa Laurentian West Phase 3b)
staff recommended Priority B timing
The proponent supports the .
Parcel #120 (South Estates (Kitchener) Limited Partnership - Rosenberg)
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Parcel #121 (Big Springs Farms Limited Rosenberg)
The request is to have further discussions regarding the timing of related infrastructure.
Staff will continue to discuss the timing of infrastructure in part with the 2014
staff recommend the timing for applicable
Development Charges Study. At this time,
infrastructure as shown on the KGMP.
Parcel #125 (N2K Storage Rosenberg)
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Parcel #126 (Activa Rosenberg)
The request is to identify this parcel as Priority A. While this property (and others along
Fischer Hallman in the Rosenberg Community) is intended for a mixed use area, there
are still a number of planning applications to consider along with engineering and
recommend maintaining Priority B timing
community infrastructure. Staff .
The request is to identify this parcel as Priority A. While this property (and others along
Fischer Hallman in the Rosenberg Community) is intended for a mixed use area, there
are still a number of planning applications to consider along with engineering and
recommend maintaining Priority B timing
community infrastructure. Staff .
Parcel #132 (Stamm Investments Rosenberg)
The request is to identify this parcel as Priority B. Sanitary servicing to this this property
will be provided by the Middle Strasburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer which is planned for
construction in 2017-2019 and must first proceed through lands to the east that have not
yet received draft approval. A pre-application meeting was held with the City and a plan
of subdivision application is expected in future as extraction operations are ceasing.
Staff recommend Priority C timing
as this time as there are some interrelated
relationships of this parcel with other parcels in Rosenberg.
City staff and some proponents are currently engaged in discussions proposing Development
Charge Credit Refund Agreements for required infrastructure and maintenance. No agreements
have been finalized and no decisions have been made.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Directions #1 and 3.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Decisions on the KGMP are intended to inform the growth-related Capital Budget Forecast. The
KGMP provides the city-
may impact the timing and/or financial implications of infrastructure and non-infrastructure
projects (although there are numerous other factors and influences).
Additionally, the 2014 Development Charges Background Study is currently underway and may
development as shown on the KGMP. The 2015-2017+ KGMP will reflect the outcome of the
study.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
A draft growth management plan was circulated to departments, agencies, landowners and their
representatives in early July. The item was discussed at the August meetings of both the
Waterloo Region Homebuilders Association Liaison Committee as well as the Region of
Waterloo Re-urbanization Working Group.
CONCLUSION:
The KGMP provides a comprehensive plan that identifies the relative priority for development
application and projects within growth areas. The plan directly implem
Management Strategy and Strategic Plan.
REVIEWED BY:
Della Ross, Manager of Development Review
Binu Korah, Manager of Development Engineering
Ken Carmichael, Manager of Transportation Planning
Mark Hildebrand, Director of Community Programs & Services
Ruth Anne Goetz, Senior Financial Analyst
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Michael May, Deputy CAO
Community Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Appendix A - Preliminary Circulation Comments Received
Appendix B - Kitchener Growth Management Plan Fall 2013- Fall 2015+ (available online)
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/businessinkitchener/Current_applications_and_studies.asp
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